How to Shape Your Approach Shots Like a Pro
The Secret Sauce: Mastering Spin and Trajectory Control As I stood on the driving range, my trusty 7-iron in hand, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy watching the local pro effortlessly shape his shots with pinpoint precision. His ball would soar high, dive low, and curve left or right on command – […]
Beat the Yips by Building Putting Confidence
Unleashing the Putting Prowess Within Have you ever found yourself lining up a putt, palms sweaty, heart racing, and mind consumed by the dreaded “yips”? It’s a feeling that no golfer ever wants to experience, yet it’s all too common on the greens. But fear not, my fellow putting enthusiasts, for I’m here to share […]
Reading Eagle Ridges Tricky Tiered Greens
Navigating the Undulating Landscape: A Golfer’s Guide to Eagle Ridge’s Treacherous Putting Surfaces As I approach the first green at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, I can already feel the beads of sweat forming on my brow. Sure, the fairway was a breeze – but these greens… they’re a different story entirely. The undulations, the slopes, […]
Playing in the Valley of the Winds
The Enchanting Embrace of Eagle Ridge As I stand at the first tee, a gentle breeze caresses my face, whispering the secrets of this captivating golf course. The majestic peaks of the surrounding mountains loom in the distance, casting their benevolent shadows over the lush fairways and undulating greens. This is Eagle Ridge Golf Club, […]
Hit the Driver Long and Straight
The Elusive Art of Distance and Accuracy As a passionate golfer who’s spent countless hours on the links, I can safely say that there’s nothing quite like the feeling of absolutely crushing a drive down the fairway. The sound of the club connecting with the ball, the satisfying thump, and the ball arcing gracefully through […]
Stop Shanking for Good
Confessions of a Former Shank-a-holic I remember the day like it was yesterday. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and I was standing on the tee box, driver in hand, ready to unleash the perfect drive. I took a deep breath, swung back, and…SHANK! The ball went careening off to the right, sailing […]
Triple Bogey Troubles: How to Avoid Catastrophic Holes
The Dreaded Triple Bogey Ah, the triple bogey – that soul-crushing, spirit-crushing, club-throwing, obscenity-laden golf score that can put a damper on even the most beautiful day on the links. We’ve all been there, staring down that seemingly insurmountable 6 on the scorecard, wondering how it all went so horribly wrong. But fear not, my […]
Control Adrenaline
The Thrill of the Swing and the Agony of the Missed Putt As I stood on the 18th tee, my heart pounding and palms sweating, I couldn’t help but feel the familiar rush of adrenaline coursing through my veins. This was it, the moment I’d been working towards all day – the final hole that […]
Sharpen Driving Accuracy
Mastering the Tee Shot: The Key to Golfing Greatness As I stride up to the first tee at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, the weight of my driver feels comforting in my hands. I take a deep breath, visualize the perfect shot, and let it rip. The ball soars high into the air, cutting through the […]
Master Punch Shots
The Importance of Mastering Punch Shots As a avid golfer, I’ve always been fascinated by the art of the punch shot. It’s a technique that separates the pros from the amateurs, the masters from the merely proficient. When executed perfectly, a punch shot can be a game-changer, allowing you to navigate those tricky situations on […]